Ashwin predicted five-time champions Chennai Super Kings (CSK), and three-time winner Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR), as the next possible teams for star all-rounder Hardik Pandya.

IPL 2027: Pandya to be pursued by CSK and KKR? Ashwin predicts what next for all-rounder

Under Fleming, CSK became of the most successful IPL teams in the history - winning joint-most five titles in 2010, 2011, 2018, 2021 and 2023. They also won now defunct Champions League in 2010 and 2014.

'Eighteen years is a lifetime': Head coach Stephan Fleming, Chennai Super Kings part ways after 10 finals and five titles

Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in 2010 & 2011 and Mumbai Indians (MI) in 2019 & 2020 are the only two teams to win back-to-back IPL trophies in tournament history.

IPL 2026 | Will RCB be able to defend title? Here's what data says about consecutive trophy winners

44-year-old Dhoni has not played a singled game in IPL 2026 but took a lap of honour after CSK's last home game of IPL 2026 on Monday (May 18), sparking retirement buzz for Thala.

One last time? MS Dhoni's 'lap of honour' in CSK's last home game of IPL 2026 sparks retirement buzz - WATCH

Chennai Super Kings delivered a dominant performance, defeating Delhi Capitals by eight wickets to stay in the playoff race. After Delhi opted to bat first, Chennai’s bowlers kept things tight before the batters chased down the target comfortably. The five-time champions showed their experience under pressure, keeping their campaign alive and fans hopeful for a late surge into the knockout stage.


IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings Crush Delhi Capitals By 8 Wickets, Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

Delhi Capitals could not bat for their life on April 27 in IPL 2026 against RCB - managing only 13/6 in the powerplay - the lowest score in the first six overs in the IPL history. Among the 6 lowest IPL scores in powerplay - three belong to five-time winners Chennai Super Kings (CSK).

Was DC's 13/6 lowest powerplay score in IPL history? 3 of 6 lowest scores belong to CSK

From Mumbai Indians to Royal Challengers Bengaluru here is a look at five IPL teams with most wins at a venue. The list also features the likes of Kolkata Knight Riders, Chennai Super Kings and SunRisers Hyderabad after Bengaluru recorded their 50th win at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.`

From Mumbai Indians to Royal Challengers Bengaluru, 5 IPL teams with most wins at a venue

From CSK to MI here is a look at five teams to play most matches in IPL Playoffs. The list also features the likes of RCB, KKR and SRH as the race for the IPL 2026 Playoff intensifies. 

From CSK to MI, 5 teams to play most matches in IPL Playoffs

A fresh controversy has emerged in the IPL after Chennai Super Kings lodged a formal complaint with the Board of Control for Cricket in India over a ‘dosa-idli’ themed song played during their April 5 match against Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Chinnaswamy Stadium. CSK has raised concerns over the nature of the song, prompting the BCCI to review the matter as debate grows around on-field conduct and fan culture.


CSK Files Complaint Over ‘Dosa-Idli’ Song At Chinnaswamy, BCCI Steps In To Review 

Khaleel suffered the injury during CSK's last match against Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) on Tuesday (Apr 14) at Chepauk in Chennai. He had left the field five balls into the final over of the night as Gujapneet Singh completed the over.

IPL 2026 | Khaleel Ahmed, in another injury blow for CSK, out for the season

Chasing a total of 193 runs, KKR could manage only 160/7 in 20 overs as they succumbed to their fourth loss of the season in five matches played so far. As for CSK, they seem to be getting back in the mix with second consecutive win after losing first three matches on the trot.

Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between Chennai Super Kings vs Kolkata Knight Riders? Check result

Rajasthan Royals remain the only team to win all four matches while PBKS have three wins and one no-result. KKR, on the other hand, are still searching for first win. Check how all the teams stack up after four matches each

IPL 2026 | 4 matches each - KKR still waiting for a win while RR stay unbeaten - check how teams stack

From SRH to CSK here is a look at teams with 100-plus scores in Powerplay in IPL. SunRisers Hyderabad added another score to the total on Saturday as Travis Head and Abhishek Sharma smashed 105 against Punjab Kings in IPL 2026. 

From SRH to CSK, teams with 100-plus scores in Powerplay in IPL

CSK coach Stephen Fleming, however, has made it clear that the franchise will continue to support the dashing opener as he tries to find his from and 'forges path in yellow.'

IPL 2026 | 'Work to be done off field,' CSK coach Fleming confirms nothing but support for struggling Samson

Former India and CSK player Ambati Rayudu blamed the bad planning and sticking with it despite nothing going as planned. Rayudu also noted that the team needed to slow things down a bit when the bowlers were being tonked for runs all over the park.

IPL 2026 | 'Sticking with bad plan and nobody to slow things': Ex-player Rayudu on reasons for CSK's loss vs RCB

David's innings would have ended at 28 off just 14 balls when he was bowled by Anshul Kamboj but it was a no-ball. He then went on to smash five sixes and a four in next 11 balls faced, hitting a fifty in just 21 balls before finishing on 70 not out off just 25 balls.

IPL 2026 | 'Skipper was smoking it...,' RCB's Tim David shares mindset behind his mayhem vs CSK

The fans would be hoping for RCB to repeat their title-winning performance from 2025, it might not be easy for the fact that it took them 18 years to win the first title and only two teams doing it so far in the history of the tournament - CSK in 2010 & 2011 and MI in 2019 & 2020.

IPL 2026 | Will RCB be able to defend the title? The best shot is to win 8 more league stage matches

Dominic Drakes hasn't even made his IPL debut yet and he already has two IPL titles - with CSK in 2021 and with Gujarat Titans in 2022. Isn't he the luckiest player of IPL history? The West Indies all-rounder isn't part of any team in the upcoming IPL 2026 as well.

Luckiest player of IPL? The West Indies all-rounder has won two titles without making his debut

MS Dhoni, who turns 45 in July, confirmed availability for the upcoming season and will feature for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) as they bid for a record sixth title.

IPL 2026: MS Dhoni to bid adieu in upcoming season? Here's what former India batter said

MS Dhoni, who turns 45 in July, remains one of the few ever-present players in the IPL and is set to feature in the upcoming season. If he takes the field in any of the matches, it will be Dhoni’s 19th consecutive season in the IPL. 

IPL 2026: MS Dhoni set to feature for CSK in upcoming season, unlikely to play all matches - Report

On Friday (Feb 20), Rahul Chahar took to his social media handle to announce his separation, ending his three-and-a-half-year marriage with Ishani Johar.

CSK star Rahul Chahar announces separation from wife Ishani Johar, confirms on social media

Aman is Mumbai based player and made his domestic debut for them in March 2021 against Saurashtra in List A match. He gave away 123 runs in his 10 overs against Jharkhand in round 3 of the VHT on Monday (Dec 29).

Bought by CSK at IPL 2026 auction THIS bowler now holds record for most runs conceded in all List A cricket including ODIs

Brevis recalled how he, without hesitating, could enter Dhoni’s room and sit with him and chat with him about cricket and beyond.

IPL: CSK recruit Dewald Brevis speaks highly of veteran MS Dhoni, awestruck by his humility

Ravichandran Ashwin’s earlier comments had left many shocked as he raised the point of extra money. This indicated CSK might have paid an extra sum, more than Dewald Brevis’s actual base price, to land him at the franchise while other teams were also showing interest. 

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IPL 2027: Pandya to be pursued by CSK and KKR? Ashwin predicts what next for all-rounder

'Eighteen years is lifetime': Head coach Fleming, Chennai Super Kings part ways

IPL 2026 | Will RCB be able to defend title? Here's what data says

One last time? WATCH - MSD's 'lap of honour' in last IPL 2026 home game for CSK

IPL 2026: Chennai Super Kings Crush Delhi Capitals By 8 Wickets, Keep Playoff Hopes Alive

Was DC's 13/6 lowest powerplay score in IPL history?

From MI to RCB, 5 IPL teams with most wins at a venue

From CSK to MI, 5 teams to play most matches in IPL Playoffs

CSK Files Complaint Over ‘Dosa-Idli’ Song At Chinnaswamy, BCCI Steps In To Review

IPL 2026 | Khaleel Ahmed, in another injury blow for CSK, out for the season

Who won yesterday's IPL 2026 match between CSK vs KKR? Check result

IPL 2026 | 4 matches each - check how all teams stack up so far

From SRH to CSK, teams with 100-plus scores in Powerplay in IPL

IPL 2026 | 'Work to be done off field,' CSK coach Fleming confirms nothing but support for struggling Samson

IPL 2026 | Ex-player Rayudu shares reasons for CSK's loss vs RCB

IPL 2026 | RCB's Tim David shares mindset behind his mayhem vs CSK

IPL 2026 | Will RCB defend the title? The best shot is to win 8 more matches

Luckiest player of IPL? WI all-rounder has two titles without making his debut

IPL: MS Dhoni to bid adieu in upcoming season? Here's what Ex-India batter said

IPL 2026: MS Dhoni unlikely to play all matches for CSK ahead of upcoming season

Rahul Chahar announces separation from Ishani Johar, confirms on social media

THIS CSK bowler has conceded most runs in all List A cricket including ODIs

IPL: CSK's Brevis speaks highly of veteran MS Dhoni, awestruck by his humility

Ashwin clears air on Brevis, CSK situation, says 'my intention was to...'